Continuous Improvement Manager Plymouth, MI

Autokiniton US Holdings, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Plymouth, Michigan, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to enhance operational excellence. The role involves strategic planning, mentoring, and guiding teams on continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in manufacturing and management, with a focus on driving performance metrics and capacity planning. The company offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company contribution match

14 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement programs

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a welding environment preferred.
• Six years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into corporate strategic business plan.
• Organize Optimization workshops and report progress.
• Develop skill Matrix for Plant CI members.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business related field

Master’s Degree

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to be:

·Provide key input into the development of corporate strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support plant business plan goals

·Organize minimum of 1 Optimization workshop, monthly reporting with progress and status.

·Resurrect the Green Belt program, report with progress and status.

·Develop skill Matrix for Plant CI members and create training plan.

·Responsible for development and for providing input into the performance appraisal of the continuous improvement colleagues in the plant including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.

·Provides guidance and counsel to leadership and functional management teams on a variety of issues including continuous improvement standard work initiatives, Kaizen, performance metrics, capacity planning and analysis, etc.

Managerial Responsibilities

·Responsible for knowing and providing guidance on production processes including: manpower planning, engineering standards, performance metrics, capacity planning and analysis, and new model launch consideration.

·Responsible for working with the plant continuous improvement managers and the plant leadership team to plan, execute, monitor and continuously improve plant and corporate objectives.

·Possesses knowledge of financial considerations when evaluating Continuous Improvement initiatives including capital, rate of return and operating income impact.

·Prioritize Continuous Improvement activities based upon financial impact, availability of resources and timing concerns.

This full-time, salary role is a part of our Management team and reports to the Plant Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

·Bachelor’s Degree in business related field, prefer manufacturing, engineering or quality, Master’s Degree preferred.

·Minimum ten (10) or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with experience in a welding environment preferred, or a combination of degree and experience, and six (6) years of management experience.

Working conditions:

·We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Plymouth plant in Plymouth, Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

·Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

·Work-Life Balance:Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

·Growth Opportunities:Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

·Learning and Development:We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.